Si Me Comprendieras


1h 27m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Filmmaker Diaz origianlly intended to make a musical set in Havana, but when this plan fell through, he instead documented his search for a young black actress for the lead role. He interviews ten women about life in Cuba, their aspirations and backgrounds. While some, like model Joanna, have perfor

Film Details

Also Known As
If You Only Understood, If You Understood Me
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Musical
Release Date
2000
Location
Cuba

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

Synopsis

Filmmaker Diaz origianlly intended to make a musical set in Havana, but when this plan fell through, he instead documented his search for a young black actress for the lead role. He interviews ten women about life in Cuba, their aspirations and backgrounds. While some, like model Joanna, have performance backgrounds, others like Ivette are unemployed and looking for new opportunities.

Film Details

Also Known As
If You Only Understood, If You Understood Me
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Musical
Release Date
2000
Location
Cuba

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States January 7, 2000

Released in United States Winter January 7, 2000

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Forum) February 10-21, 1999.

Shown at Las Palmas International Film Festival (in competition), Grand Canary, Spain April 8-15, 2000.

35mm from videotape

color

dialogue Spanish

rtg MPAA NONE

subritled English

Released in United States January 7, 2000 (Walter Reade; New York City)

Released in United States Winter January 7, 2000